La Scuola International School
International School in San Francisco
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at La Scuola International School.
- Tuition: $45,150–$48,150/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 16 (max 20) San Francisco international school · 431 students total.
- 40 nationalities top: United States.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 14 school day starts at Preschool: between 8.15am and 8:45am depending on the grade K-8 : 8.30am.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, WASC verified.
431
40 (United States)
16 avg / 20 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS, WASC
About La Scuola International School
La Scuola International School is the only Reggio Emilia inspired, International Baccalaureate and Italian language immersion school in the world. Its mission is to inspire brave learners to shape the future. That’s why, every day, it’s the students at La Scuola who ask the provocative questions and lead their learning across languages, across cultures, and across subjects.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $45,150–$48,150 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 45150-48150 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $47,690(+2%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $49,190 |
| Cost position in San Francisco | 82th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
SSAT
Spanish -- beginner and advanced, starting at Grade 4 and up.
We have academic and social emotional support team on staff
Yes
Yes
Preschool: between 8.15am and 8:45am depending on the grade K-8 : 8.30am – Preschool: between 12.45pm to 5.30pm depending on the grade; and whether it is half day or full day Elementary: 3.00pm to 3.30pm depending on grade
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in San Francisco
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: United States
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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